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Sorry Lads and Gents, you won't get San Andreas 2 on next-gen in 2015.This is because the news reguarding this on the interballs is indeed a hoax! Seems that the domain "Grand Times" has been created to deliberately create fake news articles and content, as there are only a few articles with disgustingly tricky click-bait titles! (we don't have many either, but we're getting there!)

Yes, yes... the XBOX One has an internal HDD that is big, with a WHOPPING 500GB of storage, but... We though that the XBOX 360, with it's measly 20GB HDD had plenty, too!So, we went into detail and discovered that the XBOX One can support an external HDD (Or SSD) with no problem at all, and if you choose the right drive, it will be FASTER than the internal storage unit. That's because the internal HDD is a 5400 RPM model.If you choose a good HDD (7200 or more RPM, maybe hybrid) or - better - an SSD, the data transfer rate is going to be higher than the rate of the stock unit, making the loading times of your games shorter. Cool, isn't it?

How do I set up external storage?

When the XBOX One detects a compatible external storage drive for the first time, it will walk the user through setting it up to store games and apps.Of course, the drive needs to be compatible with the specifications, in order to be used as GAME storage, otherwise, the Xbox will treat the unit as a "Song/Video storage only" device.The basic requirements for storing games and apps on an external drive are:

- Has capacity of 256 GB or more- Uses USB 3.0.- Is formatted with EXFAT partition

If you have a storage device that does meet the above requirements for game and app storage, you can cancel the format to use it as a media device.

How do I manage external storage?

In "My games & apps", you can view content by storage device. To do this, highlight a game or app, press the Menu button on your controller, and then select Manage game. You will then be able to move or copy content between storage devices.

After many years have passed from the Release Date of TES V (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim), you might have become sick and tired of the same ole' map and the guards taunting you with the sweetroll robbery. Some of you might have even uninstalled the game! Well, if you have skyrim on PC, re-install it pretty soon, because this mod will grant you a whole new game.

Some webpages you view using Internet Explorer for Xbox may appear blank or notify you that a browser plug-in (such as Flash, Java, or Silverlight) is required. These pages require browser plugs-ins to load properly. However, Internet Explorer on Xbox doesn’t support browser plug-ins. To work around this problem, try configuring Internet Explorer on Xbox to request the mobile version of webpages that you want to view. Here’s how:

The Xbox One Kinect isn't officially set up to run on a PC, but a group of intrepid hackers have figured out the exact kind of tweaking the hardware needs in order to do so.

Hacker and developer Chris Gallizzi, who last fall was working to get the Xbox One controller running with Windows 7, has cracked the code to getting the Kinect hooked up to the PC. The video above shows Gallizzi with fellow developer Jesse Aragon demonstrating their workaround, which requires a custom cable.

The pair plan to release the cable at retail through their company, gaming accessory maker Hyperkin Inc. Microsoft released a dedicated PC version of the new Kinect's software development kit earlier this week. You can grab it for $199.

Carey Wedler, The Anti Media | Mozilla, maker of Firefox, and Tor–the non-profit that protects anonymity on the web–are teaming up to protect the Internet. Mozilla announced the news this week that they are working together to improve privacy features.

In the company’s blog post about the venture, called Polaris, Denelle Dixon-Thayer cited a Harris poll that found 74% of Americans feel they have less privacy than a year ago. To challenge this, Mozilla and Tor launched Polaris, which they describe as as

“…designed to allow us to collaborate more effectively, more explicitly and more directly to bring more privacy features into our products. We want to accelerate pragmatic and user-focused advances in privacy technology for the Web, giving users more control, awareness and protection in their Web experiences.”

“looks forward to working with Mozilla on the Polaris program and advising on issues like combating Internet censorship and protecting online anonymity, which are vital to promoting free expression online.”

On Monday, Mozilla announced two initial “experiments” of Polaris, “focused on anti-censorship technology, anonymity, and cross-site tracking protection.” The first involves Mozilla engineers evaluating the Tor Project’s modifications to Firefox to determine if even further changes can help Tor work more efficiently. Mozilla will also “soon begin hosting [their] own high-capacity Tor middle relays to make Tor’s network more responsive and allow Tor to serve more users” (according to the Electronic Frontier Foundation, relays are routers or nodes that “receive traffic on the internet and pass it on”).

Andrew Lewman of Tor expressed optimism about this first endeavor of the project. He stated that:

“We look forward to working together on privacy technology, open standards, and future product collaborations.”

“At Mozilla, we believe that an individual’s privacy on the Internet cannot be treated as optional…We want to give our users the Web experience they want through features that create transparency and control. We want our users to trust us and the Web.”

Values like these are proving to be in high demand as companies and organizations that respond to them enjoy increasing support.

Microsoft has released a critical patch via Windows Update today that fixes a vulnerability that affects EVERY. SINGLE. MODERN. version of Windows, including Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and Windows RT.

The patch, named MS14-066, closes up a hole that nay allow an attacker to remotely trigger code on your machine using specially crafted snippets. Microsoft says they don't have any reports that someone may have actually used this, but it's still a good idea to get the patch.. This just like any other security patch, but the HUGE number of machines affected means it's good to make sure your system is up to date. You can grab the patch from Windows Update right now.

Activision sends along a press release announcing the launch of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Day Zero Edition.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare also drops players into an adrenaline-filled multiplayer experience, allowing fans to take the exoskeleton and its array of special abilities online. A first for the franchise, the power of the exoskeleton introduces all-new ways to maneuver combat situations on the ground and in the air, alongside an arsenal of futuristic weapon technology that affords players more ways to take opponents on, all while maintaining the signature breakneck Call of Duty multiplayer feel. Fans have more options than ever when customizing their multiplayer soldier with the new Create-an-Operator system, featuring gear and appearance personalization from head to toe. Players and their tailor-made advanced soldiers will benefit from the all-new Supply Drop system, unlocking weapons, gear and cosmetic items through extended play. With 13 included maps out of the box and several new modes, Advanced Warfare is the complete multiplayer package.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare also debuts Exo-Survival, a 1-4-player, new cooperative experience. The new mode is a frenetic, cooperative battle to fight off waves of unrelenting exoskeleton-suited enemies in a struggle to stay alive. Players can upgrade their weapons, exo abilities, scorestreaks, perks and more as they try to survive. Communication, teamwork and positioning are crucial components for a successful strategy to handle the Exo-Survival swarm.

Facebook is continuously criticized over privacy concerns, but the social network just made an epic historic move toward security and anonymity. The social network just created [insert drum roll here] a DEDICATED TOR LINK that ensures people who visit the site from the anonymous web browser won't be mistaken for botnets. This is a big deal, because it's Facebook. FACEBOOK ON TOR!

It is no longer a secret to anyone that Ubisoft is in the making of The Crew, an CaRPG and MMO. This game will be featured on the consoles and PC. As always, PC gamers are curious and afraid to know if the game will be able to run on their rigs.